Camp Haiastan

Located in Franklin, Massachusetts, AYF Camp Haiastan, was founded in 1951 and is the oldest Armenian camp in the United States. The Camp prides itself on providing a healthy and safe experience to Armenian-American youth to help them foster their Armenian identity and establish lifelong friendships.
Youth

AYF Camp Haiastan to launch historic 75th season

FRANKLIN, Mass.—AYF Camp Haiastan is proud to kick off its historic 75th camping season this summer on Sunday, June 22.…

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Community News

AYF Camp Haiastan prepares for an exciting 2025 season

FRANKLIN, Mass. — As the winter season unfolds, anticipation builds for another unforgettable summer at AYF Camp Haiastan. Following a…

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History

More than 80 years of AYF Camp Haiastan in the Armenian Weekly

Special Issue: 90 — Informing, Connecting, Inspiring The Armenian Weekly, October 2024 The front page of the Friday, August 4,…

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Diaspora

AYF Camp Haiastan is an Apelian family affair

Over the past 75 years financial investments in AYF Camp Haiastan by way of donations have played a critical part…

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Diaspora

2024 highlights of a memorable summer at AYF Camp Haiastan

We had another amazing summer at AYF Camp Haiastan! It was an unforgettable time for campers, staff and our entire…

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Diaspora

A summer of Armenian pride and unity at AYF Camp Haiastan Teen Session 2024

FRANKLIN, Mass.—From June 23 to July 5, 2024, 81 enthusiastic campers gathered at AYF Camp Haiastan for an unforgettable teen…

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Diaspora

AYF Camp Haiastan field trip: An educational journey through history and civics

AYF Camp Haiastan’s Session 1 for the older group embarked on an enriching field trip that combined history, civics and…

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Diaspora

AYF Camp Haiastan unveils significant updates to facilities

FRANKLIN, Mass.—Over the past year, AYF Camp Haiastan has undergone significant reconstruction and upgrades to its facilities. “While we consistently…

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Diaspora

Summer picnics return to AYF Camp Haiastan!

Franklin, Mass.—After last year’s incredible turnout, AYF Camp Haiastan is thrilled to announce that picnics are officially back! Get ready…

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Diaspora

Announcing the 2024 AYF Camp Haiastan leadership team

FRANKLIN, Mass.—This week the Board of Directors of AYF Camp Haiastan announced the selection of the Leadership Team for the…

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